BISMARCK, N.D. – Valley City State University had three athletes compete in the U Mary Tune Up on Wednesday, April 30. Viking Tayshaun Robinson recorded a first-place finish in 110-meter hurdles while Sadie Hanson took first in the javelin with a 35.20-meter throw.
 
Viking freshman Tayshaun Robinson took first place in the 110-meter hurdles running a 14.79. His time is currently the 26^th fastest time recorded in the NAIA this spring. Robinson looking to nationally qualify will need to run a 14.50 to guarantee a spot at nationals.
 
Viking senior Sadie Hansen took first place in the javelin throwing a 35.20-meter throw. Hansen qualified for nationals in the javelin in her junior season. She is looking for a 40.34-meter throw to earn an automatic bid to nationals.
 
VCSU's sophomore Olivia Backus tied her personal best and was just four centimeters away from a national qualifying jump recording a 1.62-meter successful attempt at the U Mary tune up. She earned fourth in the high jump.
 
UP NEXT: Viking Track & Field is off to the Cobber Open on Saturday, May 3.